work through
phrasal verb
worked through; working through; works through
: to deal with (something that is difficult or unpleasant) successfully
He saw a psychologist to help him work through his depression.
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Discuss and work through repeating problems in family meetings.
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
In those markets, a buyer willing to work through approvals or conditions can be valuable, not problematic.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Grief counselors exist for the purpose of helping people work through their varied emotions during times of loss.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Stafford, who turns 38 on Saturday, worked through a back issue that sidelined him for all of training camp and passed for a league-best 46 touchdowns and 4,707 yards.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
In those markets, a buyer willing to work through approvals or conditions can be valuable, not problematic.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Grief counselors exist for the purpose of helping people work through their varied emotions during times of loss.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Stafford, who turns 38 on Saturday, worked through a back issue that sidelined him for all of training camp and passed for a league-best 46 touchdowns and 4,707 yards.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Work through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20through. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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